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SUMMARY:What Can We Learn About AI Ethics and Governance From Non-Western Thought? (WebDebate #59)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThursday\, May 2\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 18:30 IST) \nToday\, AI ethics and governance are dominated by Western thought. As AI is largely developed by the Global North\, discussions on AI governance and ethics are still missing the important voices from the Global South. This also means that valuable approaches toward AI ethics and governance are not represented and are potentially overlooked. \nFor example\, a number of activists and scholars have highlighted the value of the ubuntu system of thought for AI ethics and governance. Ubuntu originated among the Bantu peoples of Central\, Southeast\, and Southern Africa\, and one of the key differences from Western philosophy is visible when compared to René Descartes. While Descartes proclaimed ‘I think\, therefore I am’\, ubuntu builds on a collective understanding of life\, and states ‘I am because we are.’ \nThis is just one example of how non-Western systems of thought provide a very valuable approach to  AI ethics and governance. Many other non-Western philosophies emphasise the collective and a relational way of being in the world. Another example is the Indigenous Protocol and Artificial Intelligence Position Paper which highlights the importance of building on various perspectives when thinking about AI ethics and governance. \nIt is clear that the more explicit inclusion of non-Western approaches in discussions on AI ethics and governance is an important sign of inclusivity. Beyond that\, ubuntu and other relational systems of thought also offer alternative ways of thinking about AI ethics and governance. With the advent of generative AI and the increased utilisation of various AI tools within many professions\, discussing AI ethics has only become more important. It is\, therefore\, unhelpful to limit these important discussions to only a small set of philosophies and ways of being in the world. \nJoin us for an informed discussion on AI ethics and governance beyond Western thought. \nThursday\, May 2\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 18:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×About our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/what-can-we-learn-about-ai-ethics-and-governance-from-non-western-thought-webdebate-59/
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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nFrom 8-12 May 2023\, the Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy organises the second edition of the Science Diplomacy Week in International Geneva to promote anticipatory Science and Diplomacy as an effective tool for renewed multilateralism. \nScience Diplomacy Week features an Immersion Program and an Open Forum for exchange\, capacity development and mutual learning between the diplomatic and scientific communities. The call for expressions of interest to participate in the Immersion Program is now open until 28 February 2023. \nYou can find more information about the programme and registration here. \nDiplo is proud to be part of the Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy and a program partner for Science Diplomacy Week 2023. \n\n\nApply now
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SUMMARY:Tech Diplomacy: New Impulses for the Geneva Ecosystem? (Science Diplomacy Week)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nOn May 12\, as part of the Open Forum of the Science Diplomacy Week in Geneva\, Diplo is organising the session Tech Diplomacy: New Impulses for the Geneva Ecosystem? \nFriday\, May 12\, 8am – 9.30am EDT (14:00–15:30 CEST)\, Campus Biotech\, Geneva \nDuring the session\, participants will share key findings and lessons from the recently conducted research on the practice of tech diplomacy in the San Francisco Bay Area\, including: \n\nTech diplomacy has matured\, moving from informal engagement to more structured\, formal engagements\, which brings both benefits and issues to the parties involved.\nBoth governmental representations and the structures within tech companies that act as partners to the conversation have become more diverse and complex\, adding challenges in reaching one another.\nThere is an important cultural and language divide between the tech and diplomatic world\, which requires specific support.\nOver the past years\, there has been increasing collaboration between diplomatic representations and tech companies in achieving common goals\, thus bringing multilateralism to the Bay Area.\n\nWith the Geneva launch of Diplo’s report Technology and Diplomacy: The Rise of Multilateralism in the Bay Area\, we aim to bring this important conversation to Geneva. \nWe will dive deeper into the various forms of interactions between tech and diplomacy\, and highlight lessons for the Geneva ecosystem and the future of diplomatic practice. \nThis session brings diplomats and representatives from tech companies together. It also emphasises the perspective of diplomats from the Global South\, as well as the opportunities and challenges for countries from the Global South in practising tech diplomacy. \nThis event is organised in partnership with Swissnex in San Francisco and République et Canton de Genève. \nNote: Please note that this is an in-situ event. You need to be registered in order to gain access. Registration closes on May 3. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Speakers\n\nAmb. Umej Bhatia\, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN in Geneva\nMs Beatrice Ferrari\, Director of International Affairs\, Canton of Geneva\nMs Claudia Taboada\, Director\, Science\, Technology and Environment\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Dominican Republic\nMs Thato Morokong\, Assistant Director\, Africa Multilateral Cooperation\, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)\, South Africa\nMr Yannick Heiniger\, Swissnex\, San Francisco\nMs Pavlina Ittelson\, Executive Director\, Diplo US\nMs Katharina Höne\, Director of Research\, DiploFoundation\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/tech-diplomacy-new-impulses-for-the-geneva-ecosystem-science-diplomacy-week/
LOCATION:Fondation Campus Biotech\, Chemin des Mines 9\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:Conference on Building Trust in Digital Identities
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nMore and more governments around the world are implementing or exploring the implementation of digital identity (e-ID) solutions\, while regional organizations such as the European Union and African Union actively work toward fostering interoperability and facilitating the mutual recognition of e-ID solutions. Digital identities hold the promise to enable economic inclusion and development\, to facilitate access to public services\, and the reliable validation of credentials in e-commerce. In developing countries in particular\, e-IDs are further seen as an important tool for promoting the UN concept of ‘identity for all’ and attaining sustainable development goals. \nYet\, how might we ensure that digital identification systems are safe and trusted? How can interoperability\, and with that portability\, of national e-IDs across sectors and borders be accomplished? How can the highest levels of data security\, privacy protection\, and user-centered control over data be ensured? Who should develop\, operate\, and govern such a vital digital resource: the private or the public sector? And how can multilateral and multi-stakeholder dialogue and cooperation contribute to ensuring that digital IDs are indeed a force for good? These questions hold far-reaching implications for the economic viability\, public acceptance\, and societal impact of e-IDs. \nThis conference is co-hosted with the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Objectives\nSeeking to respond to the above questions\, this conference aims to facilitate an exchange between technologists\, diplomats\, policy-makers\, industry\, and the general public. Specifically\, it seeks to explore the promises and challenges of e-IDs\, provide an overview of the latest technological developments\, discuss how to foster public trust in e-ID and beyond\, and explore how digital cooperation and learning from each other can lead towards viable and trustworthy e-ID solutions. Lastly\, through interactive\, moderated panel discussions and networking opportunities\, the event enables exchanges on current e-ID efforts in different geographies\, including in Switzerland\, Europe\, and Africa\, among others. \nProgramme and registration\nThe event will take place insitu (in Geneva) and online. For more information and to register visit the dedicated website. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/conference-on-building-trust-in-digital-identities/
LOCATION:InterContinental Hotel Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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